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Spinach & Tomato Gram Flour Pancakes

Savoury vegan pancakes made from chickpea flour, a classic cheap breakfast across South Asia.

18 min total1 serving350.7 kcal / serving
high-fibrequickbudgetfamily-friendly

350.7

Calories

16.4g

Protein

43.8g

Carbs

9.7g

Fibre

12.8g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 60g gram (chickpea) flour, about 8 tbsp
  • half a small onion, finely chopped
  • a handful of frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
  • 1 small tomato, finely chopped
  • a pinch of ground cumin
  • 2 tsp rapeseed oil

Method

  1. 1Whisk the flour with 120ml water and the cumin into a smooth batter.
  2. 2Stir in the onion, spinach and tomato.
  3. 3Heat a little of the oil in a non-stick pan and pour in half the batter.
  4. 4Cook 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden. Repeat with the rest.

Swaps and tips

  • Serve with a spoon of yoghurt if you eat dairy.

Around £0.51 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).

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